proximoth

Control Frame Attack Vulnerability Detection Tool

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Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

Proximoth is a command-line tool to detect Wi-Fi devices in proximity with Control Frame Attack.

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install proximoth`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.

Commonly preinstalled on

Kali Linux

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing